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    Spin-off Program

    ForecastedInternal — Helmholtz Association only

    Spin-off Program supports Helmholtz Center scientists in developing spin-off projects, forming founding teams, and building entrepreneurial skills to establish businesses and strengthen research transfer.

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    Helmholtz Enterprise

    Helmholtz Enterprise supports Helmholtz researchers with customer interviews, market research, and spin-off development to understand customer needs and build businesses based on their research.

    HelmholtzForecasted Sep 25, 2027$250,000ForecastedInternal — Helmholtz Association only

    Field Study Fellowship (FSF)

    Field Study Fellowship (FSF) supports Helmholtz scientists in testing customer and user needs through interviews and market research to bring user perspectives into research and prepare spin-off ideas for market entry.

    HelmholtzForecasted Sep 25, 2027$25,000ForecastedInternal — Helmholtz Association only

    Field Study Fellowship

    Field Study Fellowship supports Helmholtz researchers with customer interviews and market research to identify user needs and explore how their work could address economic, social, or environmental problems.

    HelmholtzForecasted Sep 25, 2027$28,500ForecastedInternal — Helmholtz Association only

    Helmholtz Investigator Groups (Standard Track) & Helmholtz Innovation Exploration Groups (Pilot Track)

    This grant supports early-career researchers and postdocs to lead independent, innovative research groups at Helmholtz Centers in partnership with universities, fostering scientific leadership and translational research.

    HelmholtzForecasted Mar 6, 2027$1,000,000Limited submissionForecasted

    Helmholtz Investigator Groups

    The Helmholtz Investigator Groups program funds early-career scientists to establish independent research groups at Helmholtz Centers in Germany, supporting innovative research and leadership development.

    HelmholtzForecasted Jan 20, 2027$1,750,000Forecasted